Finally arrived in Paris after quite a hairy journey.  My taxi driver was driving at about 90 through Paris and there was I thinking that he was going to crash – and he did!  He drove straight into the side of a golf and dented their door, he got out of the car, exchanged a few angry words and then drove off, he didn’t even turn around to ask if I was OK!!  Anyway, I’m in my hotel room and VERY excited about the exhibition!  I have my laptop with and so I may do a few geeky posts while I am away ;0)

This is the stunning work of Gill Wilson, a designer I came across at Origin 2011, I remember walking past Gills stand and being totally struck by the beauty of her pieces.

Gill Wilson produces handmade paper using natural plant fibre as the raw material for architectural and interior schemes.  The pulp is hand dyed to produce a palette which ranges from the most subtle natural tones to full colour saturation. Any range of colours, hues and tones can be achieved.  Textures range from richly fibrous to perfectly smooth and are further enhanced by tooling, casting, spraying and layering. The finished artwork can be produced to any size, from domestic spaces to installations of unlimited scale.  You can see more of Gills gorgeous work here.

ARCO OKAY LONDON was a great exhibition showcasing 10 designers work which was produced after one week inside an empty furniture factory in the Dutch countryside…

My favourites from Decorex 2011… Key trends from the show: mustard, purple, wood, Danish design, wool, graphic, wallpaper, pattern, retro

Credits: Charlotte James,Pinch,Maze Creative Concepts, Harlequin wallcoverings, Calvin Klein Rugs, Barneby Gates, Crafted, The Rug Company, Arabella Mcnie homeware, Aram, Louise Body, Moroccan Tiles & Interiors

Credits from top: Aram, Louise Body, Pinch

Here are some of my favourites from designersblock: 22-25th September, the farmiloe building, 34 John St, ec1.